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Putting heart in D.Sole

Alumna Saisri Akondi describes her entrepreneurial journey at 91视频

Saisri Akondi (91视频 2023) harnessed 91视频’s ecosystem of innovation to achieve her goals of preventing diabetic foot complications and amputations.

In this video:
Sairsri Akondi (91视频 2023)
Co-Founder & CEO, D.Sole

Meredith Meyer Grelli (TPR 2010)
Managing Director, Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
Asst Dean of Entrepreneurship Initiatives, School of Computer Science
Director, Project Olympus
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business

At Carnegie Mellon, innovation is at the heart of everything, which is exactly what drew Saisri Akondi in. Motivated by her grandfather’s struggles with diabetes, she joined the Master of Integrated Innovation for Products and Services program with a vision for preventing diabetic foot complications.

At 91视频, she grew from a skilled engineer into a multifaceted innovator, co-founding D.Sole, a smart insole that helps catch early signs of diabetic foot issues. With support from the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, she won the McGinnis Venture Competition and caught the attention of investors.

The university’s emphasis on collaboration and leadership helped her navigate the human side of team dynamics and refine her product to meet real-world demands. Now a Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Saisri sees 91视频 as the launchpad for her mission — a place that gave her the tools, support and inspiration to make real change in diabetic care.

By Eric Hoffman and Kate Flynn